"San Martino" San Martino di Castrozza by kris-t

San Martino di Castrozza Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 27 photos

The Dolomites are a section of the Alps. They are located to equal parts in the provinces of South Tyrol, Belluno and Trentino (all in northern Italy) and extend from the Adige river in the west to the Pieve valley (Pieve di Cadore) in the east. The northern and southern borders are defined by the Pustertal (valley of the Rienz) and the Valsugana.

The region is commonly divided into the Western Dolomites and the Eastern Dolomites separated by the line Badia valley (ger. Gadertal) - Campolongo pass - Cordevole valley (Agordino). The name Dolomites is derived from the famous French mineralogist Deodat de Dolomieu (1750 -1801) who was the first to describe the rock Dolomite which is responsible for the characteristic shapes of these great mountains.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:perfect destination for skiers
In a nutshell:http://www.dolomitesworld.com/

Last visit to San Martino di Castrozza: Feb 2000
Intro Updated May 21, 2012
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Reviews (4)

Mountains Things to Do (3)

San Martino is the perfect destination for skiers and high-altitude mountaineers. "Here you will find some of the best... more travel advice

Lots of small shops Shopping (1)

San Martino has a concentration of quaint stores and boutiques. There are lots of gastronomic speciality shops offering... more travel advice

Mountains Things to Do (3)

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Mountains Things to Do (3)

Super places! A tourist mecca, the Dolomites are famous for skiing in the winter months and mountain climbing, daily... more travel advice

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Foriano Apr 26, 2005 at 12:12 PM

These pictures reveal a great snowscape in a region I would not have known at all. Does this chalet have both downhill and cross-country skiing?
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Drphoto Aug 21, 2003 at 11:35 PM

Super shopping skier !
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sandysmith Jun 3, 2003 at 12:07 AM

love the mountains too.